Comments on: How to build a career as an artist http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2009/02/06/how-to-build-a-career-as-an-artist/ Advice at the intersection of work and life Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:30:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Debbie @ Work Your Art http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2009/02/06/how-to-build-a-career-as-an-artist/comment-page-1/#comment-270758 Debbie @ Work Your Art Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:37:55 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/?p=2099#comment-270758 I agree with you, Kate. The starving artist is a cliche that we will have to make an end to once and for all. Creating art is a passion, something that people HAVE to do to express themselves, but art is also a serious industry one can get into with the right attitude and mindset. I agree with you, Kate. The starving artist is a cliche that we will have to make an end to once and for all. Creating art is a passion, something that people HAVE to do to express themselves, but art is also a serious industry one can get into with the right attitude and mindset.

]]> By: Robert http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2009/02/06/how-to-build-a-career-as-an-artist/comment-page-2/#comment-269828 Robert Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:10:26 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/?p=2099#comment-269828 and to add...if you get into the situation where you are starving it would open your eyes to a new feeling to express. and to add…if you get into the situation where you are starving it would open your eyes to a new feeling to express.

]]> By: Robert http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2009/02/06/how-to-build-a-career-as-an-artist/comment-page-2/#comment-269826 Robert Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:07:39 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/?p=2099#comment-269826 ok to start..you are wrong..point blank..being a full time artist is doable without starving..just do it because you like to do it and dont want to waste your time doing some hum dum shit everyday..and if you are a real artist you can alwasy be inspired no matter your income or the contents of your stomach ..oh and the real question is do you have a day job? because i dont think bloging is going to get you anywhere...and yea your gonna comment and say im being a bully..ok grow up its bs im calling it like i see it. ok to start..you are wrong..point blank..being a full time artist is doable without starving..just do it because you like to do it and dont want to waste your time doing some hum dum shit everyday..and if you are a real artist you can alwasy be inspired no matter your income or the contents of your stomach ..oh and the real question is do you have a day job? because i dont think bloging is going to get you anywhere…and yea your gonna comment and say im being a bully..ok grow up its bs im calling it like i see it.

]]> By: amanda http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2009/02/06/how-to-build-a-career-as-an-artist/comment-page-1/#comment-269822 amanda Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:16:44 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/?p=2099#comment-269822 ilove to draw paint an create anything i can think of an make it in to to this big master piece an i too seal my art an make money an i think its a great way to make money ilove to draw paint an create anything i can think of an make it in to to this big master piece an i too seal my art an make money an i think its a great way to make money

]]> By: Sarichi Sa http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2009/02/06/how-to-build-a-career-as-an-artist/comment-page-1/#comment-264593 Sarichi Sa Fri, 18 Nov 2011 02:18:00 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/?p=2099#comment-264593 I worked in an elderly nursing home for dementia sufferers as well several years ago, when I was 20, and I ended up being fired after 2 months because the manager did not feel that I was suited to the job. I had the same feelings as you, that I would hold out even though I was being mentally torn apart. I don't think about what I saw and experienced there any more because that is just not a side to humanity that I can come to terms with. Although it is good to be aware of the afflictions that some people suffer, it is very depressing and you shouldn't put yourself through it if it is affecting you both at and outside of work. Trust me. I know some people who can take it and enjoy it but perhaps because I'm an artist as well, it affected me differently.  I worked in an elderly nursing home for dementia sufferers as well several years ago, when I was 20, and I ended up being fired after 2 months because the manager did not feel that I was suited to the job. I had the same feelings as you, that I would hold out even though I was being mentally torn apart. I don't think about what I saw and experienced there any more because that is just not a side to humanity that I can come to terms with. Although it is good to be aware of the afflictions that some people suffer, it is very depressing and you shouldn't put yourself through it if it is affecting you both at and outside of work. Trust me. I know some people who can take it and enjoy it but perhaps because I'm an artist as well, it affected me differently. 

]]> By: RichAsbjornsen http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2009/02/06/how-to-build-a-career-as-an-artist/comment-page-1/#comment-264582 RichAsbjornsen Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:53:00 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/?p=2099#comment-264582 What a great post, thank you for your time Scott. My craft is painting landscapes. I have been doing it for a long time, but don't make a living from it. I am 25 at the moment and have recently started one of the hardest jobs I have ever had, which is working in a nursing him for elderly dementia sufferers. Bare in mind I had no previous experience in this area what so ever, needless to say the first 12 hour shift nearly broke me. I decided in my mind to quit, but instead I have decided to carry on for as long as I can. What a great post, thank you for your time Scott.

My craft is painting landscapes. I have been doing it for a long time, but don't make a living from it. I am 25 at the moment and have recently started one of the hardest jobs I have ever had, which is working in a nursing him for elderly dementia sufferers. Bare in mind I had no previous experience in this area what so ever, needless to say the first 12 hour shift nearly broke me. I decided in my mind to quit, but instead I have decided to carry on for as long as I can.

]]> By: Market Project | Blog | How to Be an Artist? http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2009/02/06/how-to-build-a-career-as-an-artist/comment-page-2/#comment-263142 Market Project | Blog | How to Be an Artist? Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:40:57 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/?p=2099#comment-263142 [...] if this wets your appetite/floats your boat read more here [...] [...] if this wets your appetite/floats your boat read more here [...]

]]> By: Side Hustle, or Hustle and Flow « armeredith.wordpress.com http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2009/02/06/how-to-build-a-career-as-an-artist/comment-page-2/#comment-263094 Side Hustle, or Hustle and Flow « armeredith.wordpress.com Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:04:47 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/?p=2099#comment-263094 [...] way joy just can’t. Andy Warhol said “Making money is art.” It’s true that real artists make art no matter what. I don’t love figure modeling as much as making my own art- I wouldn’t do it for [...] [...] way joy just can't. Andy Warhol said "Making money is art." It's true that real artists make art no matter what. I don't love figure modeling as much as making my own art- I wouldn't do it for [...]

]]> By: JemJr http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2009/02/06/how-to-build-a-career-as-an-artist/comment-page-1/#comment-257752 JemJr Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:14:40 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/?p=2099#comment-257752 Wow, sock it to her : ) Wow, sock it to her : )

]]> By: JemJr http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2009/02/06/how-to-build-a-career-as-an-artist/comment-page-1/#comment-257746 JemJr Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:34:06 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/?p=2099#comment-257746 wonderful, thoughtful reply Scott (from 2 years ago). Thanks! Wonder if you care to add to it with your gained experience of the last couple years... John wonderful, thoughtful reply Scott (from 2 years ago).
Thanks! Wonder if you care to add to it with your gained experience of the last couple years…
John

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